As Talent Agencies Push to Own Content, Some Creators Cry Foul
"Agencies should not be a boss to clients,” says one writer as WME and CAA lead a rush into producing and owning stakes in film and TV shows, a practice they say helps create opportunities but the Writers Guild believes raises potential conflict issues.
Lawsuit Against Paramount Over Foreign Film Score Revived by Appeals Court
The 9th Circuit examines the definition of "produced" and when provisions of a collective bargaining agreement are triggered.
Diversity of First-Time TV Directors Reaches New Highs in DGA Study
More women and ethnic minorities are getting a first-time shot at directing television series: “It’s not just the right thing to do, it is vitally important to keep our industry growing, changing and innovating.”
Teamsters Union Reaches Deal With Studios
Details of the agreement, which also covers basic craft categories, were not released.
Susan Watanabe, Activist and Wife of SAG-AFTRA National Executive Director, Dies at 49
She was a writer, social worker and activist.
Jessica Alba’s Honest Company Signs SAG-AFTRA Commercials Contract After Public Dispute
After facing a SAG-AFTRA do not work order, the company has signed on to union wages and working conditions.
Jessica Alba’s Honest Company Slapped With SAG-AFTRA Do Not Work Order
The star may be a SAG-AFTRA member, but her company and its ad agency Mother are shooting non-union commercials, says the performers’ union.
IATSE Internal Feud Intensifies Over Contract Ratification
Local 700 president calls it a "sad day" for the union.
City National Acquires Payments Firm Exactuals
Mike Hurst will remain CEO of Exactuals, and he and other top executives are being retained with multiyear contracts.
Citing Concerns That "Union Is Not Unified," IATSE Local 871 Recommends Ratifying New Contract
While the contract is not "perfect,' the local's business rep Leslie Simon says "it's in our best interest to accept this deal."
